Audit Director - Government & Nonprofits

This role is hosted by a Top 100 CPA firm with a strong regional presence. The firm values its employees, fosters a positive culture, and promotes a healthy work-life balance. You’ll focus on delivering exceptional service to local community and clients. Locations include Los Angeles, Albany (OR), Irvine, Salem (OR), Denver, San Jose, or South San Francisco.

Responsibilities

• Maintains contact with clients throughout the year; possesses thorough knowledge of the client and all facets of their operations and control systems; builds and maintains good client relationships.
• Either assumes the role of engagement partner or reports directly to the engagement partner on engagements in accordance with firm policies.
• Signs attest opinions as a representative of the firm when assigned the role of engagement partner.
• Oversees all phases of engagements when reporting to an engagement partner and ensures the client deliverable complies with both the applicable accounting framework and firm policy.
• Apprises the engagement partner of all important developments on the client account; identifies potential issues and implements solutions after partner consultation.
• Ensures engagements are properly scheduled.
• Serves as a subject matter expert in the governmental sector.
• Ensures billing and collection practices are executed by engagement teams in accordance with firm policy.
• Supervises staff assigned to engagements, provides on-the-job training, and reviews work papers and reports prepared by the engagement team.
• Plays a pivotal role in staff performance evaluations, reviews, and periodic counseling.
• Involved in the recruitment of staff and interviews Assurance and Advisory candidates when needed.
• Acts as a representative of the firm in business development matters; develops a network of business contacts and referrals to generate business.
• Assumes the lead role on prospective client leads, including initial communications, generating fee estimates, and attending meetings.
• Maintains compliance with all firm-wide policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Approximately 10 years’ experience in public accounting with a minimum of 2 years in a senior manager position.
• Significant experience in the public sector, including auditing state and local governments (e.g., cities, counties, special districts, charter schools).
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• Current and valid CPA license.
• Ability to travel to client and office locations.
• Demonstrated ability to bring in new business to a CPA firm.
• Experience conducting audits in accordance with Generally Accepted Governmental Auditing Standards (GAGAS/Yellow Book), Generally Accepted Audit Standards (GAAS), and the Uniform Guidance.
• Ability to direct, review, and train departmental staff.
• Exposure to conducting audits of nonprofit organizations.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation ($220,000 – $270,000 per year).
• 401K with matching.
• Industry-leading benefits package.
• Accelerated partner track.
• Work-from-home flexibility (hybrid schedule).
• Continued education opportunities.